Events
Upcoming Events
At St. Mary's we host many opportunities for worship, for fellowship, to grow through music and study, and to serve the community. We host both in-person and online events which you can also find on our Facebook page. We hope you'll consider joining us!
Weekly Events
Sundays
Learn more and watch our Sunday service here. Sunday school/Christian formation information is available here.
Wednesdays
12:00 pm: Noonday prayer. Click here to join us via Zoom.
Saturdays
9:00 am: Join us for Morning Prayer followed by a Brown Bag Breakfast offered for all our neighbors. Learn more here.
Learn more about Cathedral ministries here.
Hint: Click on the events listed in the calendar to learn more.
CEC @ SMC
St. Mary’s is honored to welcome Calvary Episcopal Church for six Wednesday evenings for a time of fellowship, formation, and more.
Adult Formation
From the Early Church to Today’s Cathedral
One custom of the Church during Easter has been to replace the OT lessons with readings from Acts. Why? Easter celebrates not only the Resurrection of Jesus, but the early happenings of the Jesus Movement covering about 30-35 years or so. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus, 40 days after his resurrection according to Acts. Other accounts vary from one day to eight days, but that’s for another day. The book concludes with Paul under arrest in Rome around 62 CE.
Clearly Acts makes no attempt to cover in any real detail those three decades. Instead, Luke [the purported author] focuses on events he deems significant, especially the work of Peter and Paul.
Peter is the central figure in the first half of Acts, roughly the first twelve chapters. The stories offer details of his leadership role in the Jerusalem Community, his missionary activity among the Jews, and his role in the so-called Jerusalem Council, which was a significant meeting with Paul.
Paul is introduced in chapter 9 but only become prominent in the latter half of the book, roughly chapters 13-28. The stories trace his missionary journeys throughout the Empire, an in particular his mission to share his gospel regarding Jesus’ death, Resurrection, and promised return to largely Gentile audiences.
Dean Gary and I are going to be offering a study of the six Easter Season readings from Acts. I’ll take the first three weeks and he’ll do the rest. Our plan is to do far more than make this a history lesson, though because of my graduate focus I feel duty bound to do some. Instead, we want to explore what these stories say to us in our time.
— The Rev. Jerry Harber
CEC @ SMC
St. Mary’s is honored to welcome Calvary Episcopal Church for six Wednesday evenings for a time of fellowship, formation, and more.
Adult Formation
From the Early Church to Today’s Cathedral
One custom of the Church during Easter has been to replace the OT lessons with readings from Acts. Why? Easter celebrates not only the Resurrection of Jesus, but the early happenings of the Jesus Movement covering about 30-35 years or so. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus, 40 days after his resurrection according to Acts. Other accounts vary from one day to eight days, but that’s for another day. The book concludes with Paul under arrest in Rome around 62 CE.
Clearly Acts makes no attempt to cover in any real detail those three decades. Instead, Luke [the purported author] focuses on events he deems significant, especially the work of Peter and Paul.
Peter is the central figure in the first half of Acts, roughly the first twelve chapters. The stories offer details of his leadership role in the Jerusalem Community, his missionary activity among the Jews, and his role in the so-called Jerusalem Council, which was a significant meeting with Paul.
Paul is introduced in chapter 9 but only become prominent in the latter half of the book, roughly chapters 13-28. The stories trace his missionary journeys throughout the Empire, an in particular his mission to share his gospel regarding Jesus’ death, Resurrection, and promised return to largely Gentile audiences.
Dean Gary and I are going to be offering a study of the six Easter Season readings from Acts. I’ll take the first three weeks and he’ll do the rest. Our plan is to do far more than make this a history lesson, though because of my graduate focus I feel duty bound to do some. Instead, we want to explore what these stories say to us in our time.
— The Rev. Jerry Harber
CEC @ SMC
St. Mary’s is honored to welcome Calvary Episcopal Church for six Wednesday evenings for a time of fellowship, formation, and more.
Adult Formation
From the Early Church to Today’s Cathedral
One custom of the Church during Easter has been to replace the OT lessons with readings from Acts. Why? Easter celebrates not only the Resurrection of Jesus, but the early happenings of the Jesus Movement covering about 30-35 years or so. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus, 40 days after his resurrection according to Acts. Other accounts vary from one day to eight days, but that’s for another day. The book concludes with Paul under arrest in Rome around 62 CE.
Clearly Acts makes no attempt to cover in any real detail those three decades. Instead, Luke [the purported author] focuses on events he deems significant, especially the work of Peter and Paul.
Peter is the central figure in the first half of Acts, roughly the first twelve chapters. The stories offer details of his leadership role in the Jerusalem Community, his missionary activity among the Jews, and his role in the so-called Jerusalem Council, which was a significant meeting with Paul.
Paul is introduced in chapter 9 but only become prominent in the latter half of the book, roughly chapters 13-28. The stories trace his missionary journeys throughout the Empire, an in particular his mission to share his gospel regarding Jesus’ death, Resurrection, and promised return to largely Gentile audiences.
Dean Gary and I are going to be offering a study of the six Easter Season readings from Acts. I’ll take the first three weeks and he’ll do the rest. Our plan is to do far more than make this a history lesson, though because of my graduate focus I feel duty bound to do some. Instead, we want to explore what these stories say to us in our time.
— The Rev. Jerry Harber
Saturday Morning: Hope & Food
St. Mary’s is pleased to offer our Saturday Morning Ministry, Hope & Food. All are invited into the Sisters Chapel at 9 am for a time of Morning Prayer followed by a Brown Bag Breakfast offered to all our neighbors. (Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8 am to assist with setting up for the event.)
You are welcome to support this ministry by donating your time, talent, or donations to support the food we’ll be sharing with our neighbors. To learn more about how you can live into this call to love our neighbor, contact Melissa Bridgman, 901-493-0901, or Dean Gary Meade, 731-589-3370.
A shopping list of food you can donate to support this ministry may be downloaded here.
CEC @ SMC
St. Mary’s is honored to welcome Calvary Episcopal Church for six Wednesday evenings for a time of fellowship, formation, and more.
Adult Formation
From the Early Church to Today’s Cathedral
One custom of the Church during Easter has been to replace the OT lessons with readings from Acts. Why? Easter celebrates not only the Resurrection of Jesus, but the early happenings of the Jesus Movement covering about 30-35 years or so. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus, 40 days after his resurrection according to Acts. Other accounts vary from one day to eight days, but that’s for another day. The book concludes with Paul under arrest in Rome around 62 CE.
Clearly Acts makes no attempt to cover in any real detail those three decades. Instead, Luke [the purported author] focuses on events he deems significant, especially the work of Peter and Paul.
Peter is the central figure in the first half of Acts, roughly the first twelve chapters. The stories offer details of his leadership role in the Jerusalem Community, his missionary activity among the Jews, and his role in the so-called Jerusalem Council, which was a significant meeting with Paul.
Paul is introduced in chapter 9 but only become prominent in the latter half of the book, roughly chapters 13-28. The stories trace his missionary journeys throughout the Empire, an in particular his mission to share his gospel regarding Jesus’ death, Resurrection, and promised return to largely Gentile audiences.
Dean Gary and I are going to be offering a study of the six Easter Season readings from Acts. I’ll take the first three weeks and he’ll do the rest. Our plan is to do far more than make this a history lesson, though because of my graduate focus I feel duty bound to do some. Instead, we want to explore what these stories say to us in our time.
— The Rev. Jerry Harber
Mission Council Meeting
All are welcome to join the leadership of St. Mary’s Cathedral in the regular meeting of the Cathedral Mission Council. Meetings are held in the Diocesan House.
Saturday Morning: Hope & Food
St. Mary’s is pleased to offer our Saturday Morning Ministry, Hope & Food. All are invited into the Sisters Chapel at 9 am for a time of Morning Prayer followed by a Brown Bag Breakfast offered to all our neighbors. (Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8 am to assist with setting up for the event.)
You are welcome to support this ministry by donating your time, talent, or donations to support the food we’ll be sharing with our neighbors. To learn more about how you can live into this call to love our neighbor, contact Melissa Bridgman, 901-493-0901, or Dean Gary Meade, 731-589-3370.
A shopping list of food you can donate to support this ministry may be downloaded here.
CEC @ SMC
St. Mary’s is honored to welcome Calvary Episcopal Church for six Wednesday evenings for a time of fellowship, formation, and more.
Adult Formation
From the Early Church to Today’s Cathedral
One custom of the Church during Easter has been to replace the OT lessons with readings from Acts. Why? Easter celebrates not only the Resurrection of Jesus, but the early happenings of the Jesus Movement covering about 30-35 years or so. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus, 40 days after his resurrection according to Acts. Other accounts vary from one day to eight days, but that’s for another day. The book concludes with Paul under arrest in Rome around 62 CE.
Clearly Acts makes no attempt to cover in any real detail those three decades. Instead, Luke [the purported author] focuses on events he deems significant, especially the work of Peter and Paul.
Peter is the central figure in the first half of Acts, roughly the first twelve chapters. The stories offer details of his leadership role in the Jerusalem Community, his missionary activity among the Jews, and his role in the so-called Jerusalem Council, which was a significant meeting with Paul.
Paul is introduced in chapter 9 but only become prominent in the latter half of the book, roughly chapters 13-28. The stories trace his missionary journeys throughout the Empire, an in particular his mission to share his gospel regarding Jesus’ death, Resurrection, and promised return to largely Gentile audiences.
Dean Gary and I are going to be offering a study of the six Easter Season readings from Acts. I’ll take the first three weeks and he’ll do the rest. Our plan is to do far more than make this a history lesson, though because of my graduate focus I feel duty bound to do some. Instead, we want to explore what these stories say to us in our time.
— The Rev. Jerry Harber
Saturday Morning: Hope & Food
St. Mary’s is pleased to offer our Saturday Morning Ministry, Hope & Food. All are invited into the Sisters Chapel at 9 am for a time of Morning Prayer followed by a Brown Bag Breakfast offered to all our neighbors. (Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8 am to assist with setting up for the event.)
You are welcome to support this ministry by donating your time, talent, or donations to support the food we’ll be sharing with our neighbors. To learn more about how you can live into this call to love our neighbor, contact Melissa Bridgman, 901-493-0901, or Dean Gary Meade, 731-589-3370.
A shopping list of food you can donate to support this ministry may be downloaded here.
CEC @ SMC
St. Mary’s is honored to welcome Calvary Episcopal Church for six Wednesday evenings for a time of fellowship, formation, and more.
Adult Formation
From the Early Church to Today’s Cathedral
One custom of the Church during Easter has been to replace the OT lessons with readings from Acts. Why? Easter celebrates not only the Resurrection of Jesus, but the early happenings of the Jesus Movement covering about 30-35 years or so. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus, 40 days after his resurrection according to Acts. Other accounts vary from one day to eight days, but that’s for another day. The book concludes with Paul under arrest in Rome around 62 CE.
Clearly Acts makes no attempt to cover in any real detail those three decades. Instead, Luke [the purported author] focuses on events he deems significant, especially the work of Peter and Paul.
Peter is the central figure in the first half of Acts, roughly the first twelve chapters. The stories offer details of his leadership role in the Jerusalem Community, his missionary activity among the Jews, and his role in the so-called Jerusalem Council, which was a significant meeting with Paul.
Paul is introduced in chapter 9 but only become prominent in the latter half of the book, roughly chapters 13-28. The stories trace his missionary journeys throughout the Empire, an in particular his mission to share his gospel regarding Jesus’ death, Resurrection, and promised return to largely Gentile audiences.
Dean Gary and I are going to be offering a study of the six Easter Season readings from Acts. I’ll take the first three weeks and he’ll do the rest. Our plan is to do far more than make this a history lesson, though because of my graduate focus I feel duty bound to do some. Instead, we want to explore what these stories say to us in our time.
— The Rev. Jerry Harber
Robert Desjardins service
The life of Robert Desjardins will be celebrated with the Burial Office followed by a reception in Martyrs Hall.
Saturday Morning: Hope & Food
St. Mary’s is pleased to offer our Saturday Morning Ministry, Hope & Food. All are invited into the Sisters Chapel at 9 am for a time of Morning Prayer followed by a Brown Bag Breakfast offered to all our neighbors. (Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8 am to assist with setting up for the event.)
You are welcome to support this ministry by donating your time, talent, or donations to support the food we’ll be sharing with our neighbors. To learn more about how you can live into this call to love our neighbor, contact Melissa Bridgman, 901-493-0901, or Dean Gary Meade, 731-589-3370.
A shopping list of food you can donate to support this ministry may be downloaded here.
The Great Vigil of Easter
The Great Vigil of Easter begins with the lighting of the Paschal Candle and includes a series of lessons recounting our salvation history and the celebration of the first Eucharist of Easter.
Saturday Morning: Hope & Food
St. Mary’s is pleased to offer our Saturday Morning Ministry, Hope & Food. All are invited into the Sisters Chapel at 9 am for a time of Morning Prayer followed by a Brown Bag Breakfast offered to all our neighbors. (Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8 am to assist with setting up for the event.)
You are welcome to support this ministry by donating your time, talent, or donations to support the food we’ll be sharing with our neighbors. To learn more about how you can live into this call to love our neighbor, contact Melissa Bridgman, 901-493-0901, or Dean Gary Meade, 731-589-3370.
A shopping list of food you can donate to support this ministry may be downloaded here.
Good Friday
The Good Friday Liturgy will include a sung presentation of the Passion According to John, the Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion from reserved sacrament.
Maundy Thursday
The service will include ceremonial foot-washing. Congregants will be invited to come forward to have a foot washed as we remember and re-enact Christ’s own act of service at the Last Supper. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated, and the Altar Stripped as we remember Jesus’ own body stripped and prepared for crucifixion.
Full Choir Rehearsal
Meets in the Choir Room of the Cathedral. For more information, contact Richard Townley.
Clean the Crypt
It’s time to Clean the Crypt
Come to the church during Lent and help us sort/organize/clean out the crypt. We have many items we no longer use, requiring space and care. Lent is a good time to make a fresh start—to let go of things we no longer use or need.
Meets February 24, March 16, and March 23 from 9:30 to Noon.
If you like cleaning/organizing, now's your chance! Organized by your most favorite Altar Guild co-chairs, a.k.a. Susan Nelson and Carol Harber.